February 26, 2021February 24, 2021
Lessons From a Wonderfully Rare Community, and a Farewell
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Almost four years ago, my life changed. After a decade of invasive tests, hospital visits, and limited answers, I was ... Read more
February 25, 2021February 23, 2021
Connecting the Dots Between Endo Symptoms and Related Conditions
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
A lot can change in a year. Even more can change in four, which is almost how long I’ve been ... Read more
February 19, 2021February 17, 2021
How to Live on a Tight Budget When Chronically Ill
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Endometriosis can turn a simple life into a slightly more complicated one. For some of us, wearing white is as ... Read more
February 18, 2021February 16, 2021
This Small but Mighty Ritual Can Help People With Endo Feel Better
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Sometimes, the smallest changes have the biggest impact. There’s a phenomenon within my coaching community. One small self-care act is ... Read more
February 12, 2021February 10, 2021
Intimacy Is Complicated When You Have Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
“Let’s talk about sex, ba-by!” … And my lifelong dream of starting a column with a Salt-N-Pepa lyric has just ... Read more
February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
What Is Prostaglandin E2 and How Does It Affect Endometriosis?
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Inflammation. If you have endometriosis, chances are you’ve heard a lot about it, and rightly so. Endometriosis is an inflammatory ... Read more
February 5, 2021February 3, 2021
3 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Eating for Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Many of us living with endometriosis will experience irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms, chronic bloating, and soaring pain levels after eating ... Read more
February 4, 2021February 2, 2021
Here’s What Has Helped Me Manage My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
When I was 17, I broke several bones, including my pubic rami, spine, hip, and pelvis. I was hospitalized and ... Read more
January 29, 2021January 27, 2021
Mansplaining Happens to Endometriosis Patients, Too
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
As an endometriosis patient, I am quite versed in the art of explaining my symptoms to friends and strangers. Talking ... Read more
January 28, 2021January 26, 2021
4 Things That May Be Causing Your Endo Belly
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
There is so much more to endometriosis than one might think. You’ve heard me say this repeatedly, but I don’t ... Read more
January 22, 2021January 20, 2021
How Silence and Meditation Help Me Feel Better
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
My breathing accelerates, and I feel pressure on my chest. Reaching out is daunting. But I persist, sharing what’s bothering ... Read more
January 21, 2021January 19, 2021
How I Eat During My Period to Keep My Pain at Bay
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
“What do you eat in the middle of a pain flare on your period?” Last night, I hosted a workshop. ... Read more

March 16, 2018March 15, 2018

The Girl Behind Project Patchwork

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Endometriosis Awareness Month With March being Endometriosis Awareness Month, it is crucial that we continue to fight and raise awareness about this awful disease. Endometriosis is an illness the community ... Read more

March 15, 2018March 14, 2018

How I Went Dairy-free for Endometriosis and Still Eat Foods I Love

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

On Wednesday, I shared the many reasons I went vegan to improve endometriosis management. Today I want to go into more depth about how I did it because I know it ... Read more

March 15, 2018

Dispelling Three Common Endometriosis Myths

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018

Endometriosis Does Not Affect Live Birth Rates in Women Who Undergo ART, Study Says

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Endometriosis does not affect live birth rates in women who get pregnant with the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART), a review of current research shows. The study, “Endometriosis, endometrioma, ... Read more

March 14, 2018March 13, 2018

Why I Went Dairy-free

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

OK, so the truth is, I went vegan. But saying that in the title might be a bit scary and I get it. Giving up meat was not something I ... Read more

March 14, 2018

6 Endometriosis-Related Diseases and Conditions to Know About

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018

Elagolix as Combo Therapy Lessens Heavy Bleeding Linked to Uterine Fibroids, 2nd Phase 3 Study Finds

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Results from the second Phase 3 study evaluating the potential of elagolix to treat uterine fibroids show that, when combined with low-dose hormone therapy, the experimental therapy reduces heavy menstrual bleeding, AbbVie and Neurocrine Biosciences report. Endometriosis ... Read more

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

Molecular Links Associated With Increased Risk of MS in Endometriosis Patients

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Researchers have found a large number of molecular links that help explain the increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in women with endometriosis. Most of these shared molecular alterations are ... Read more

March 12, 2018March 9, 2018

The Top 10 Endometriosis Myths Debunked

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

1. Endometriosis occurs when endometrium is found growing outside of the uterus. False! Many resources will tell you that endometriosis occurs when endometrium (the mucous membrane that lines the inside ... Read more

March 12, 2018June 20, 2018

5 Ways Food and Drinks May Impact Endometriosis Risk

March 9, 2018March 7, 2018

How My Dogs Help Me Live with Endometriosis

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Endometriosis can be an isolating illness. While you get to meet myriad doctors and specialists, this chronic illness involves long periods of pain and fatigue. In my case, human interaction ... Read more

March 9, 2018March 7, 2018

Tips for Handling Painful Sex

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

In last week’s column, I discussed how endometriosis has destroyed my sex life. While it was an extremely personal topic to discuss, I feel it also was an important one. Many ... Read more